Refuge · 2771 m
Refuge d'Argentière
At 2,771 metres on the edge of the Argentière glacier, it is one of the great mountaineering bases on the north side of the Mont Blanc massif, facing the Aiguille Verte, the Droites and the Aiguille du Chardonnet. A starting point for legendary ice routes and the crossing into Switzerland.
Altitude
2771 m
Valley
Val Ferret
Beds
94
Contact & booking
Official manager details — always check opening dates and rates on the website before you go.
Where it is
45.9463, 7.0048 · 2771 m
What to bring
A sleeping-bag liner (required in many huts), cash (cards are often not accepted at altitude), a change of clothes and warm layers for the evening, a headlamp, a water bottle. Always book your bed and meals in advance, and let the hut know if you cancel.
What to do there
Enjoy dinner in good company and the sunset from the terrace. Many use the hut as a base for a dawn departure: ask the keeper about trail and weather conditions before setting out, and start light while the snow is still firm. The climbing routes are on the trail pages above.
Nearby peaks
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Refuge d'Argentière